White karee, Dune currant
Searsia laevigata

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

An erect shrub or small tree. It can grow up to 10 m tall. The bark is dark brown and rough. The leaves have 3 leaflets. These are green and sword shaped. The flowers are small and green to yellow. They are in many branched heads. The fruit are almost round.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in dry soils near water courses. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten. They are also used as a yeast and to curdle milk.

The fruit are enjoyed especially by children.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Rhus laevigata L.; Rhus mucronata Thunb.; Rhus viminalis Vahl;